Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 179 Front St, Schenectady, NY 12305
| Property Type | Park, Playground, Picnic Area |
|---|---|
| Details | 750 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.871 acres (37,934 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,509 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 421500 39.56-1-1.1 |
| Primary APN | 421500 39.56-1-1.1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 750 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 37,934 sqft (0.871 acres) |
| Lot Width | 10 ft Width |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
| Pool Area | 450 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 179 FRONT ST |
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| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12305 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Park, Playground, Picnic Area |
| Local Zoning Code | 08 - GOVER |
| Legal Description | FRONT ST POOL PLAYGROUND AREA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.001 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 33500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Stockade Historic District listed 1973 · 402 contributing resources · NRIS 73001267 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
179 Front St, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 1997.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 105 JAY ST, 201, SCHENECTADY, NY 12305-1905 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1525 / 98 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 179 Front St was $1,509.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Municipality | Schenectady City |
| Unified School District | Schenectady City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,509.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,509.00 | $172,900 Land $46,000 Building $126,900 | $286,306 Land $76,172 Building $210,134 |
| 2023 | $172,900 Land $46,000 Building $126,900 | $218,861 Land $58,228 Building $160,633 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 179 Front St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 44 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 74 units insured incl. 30 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1996–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 179 Front St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS serves 62,000 people · EPA ID NY4600070 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 554 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Massivemesh Networks.
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